Accounting Associate Program

The accounting profession is seeking highly-motivated, dedicated and well-educated people. The field is especially attractive and fulfilling to those who have good problem-solving skills and enjoy working with people.

The Accounting Associate Program offers students the opportunity to enter the work force after completion and/or further their education. Students progress through the sequence of courses their first year to obtain an Accounting Assistant Diploma. Upon successful completion of a second year of study, students will also earn an Associate of Professional Studies degree in the Accounting Associate Program. A third option also exists for those wishing to complete their Associate of Arts transfer degree.

Courses in the program are offered utilizing hands-on, active learning approaches. Strong emphasis is placed upon the use of technology, both as a method of instruction as well as a learning tool for students.

Textbook instruction is supplemented with such software packages as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS FrontPage, PeachTree 2013, QuickBooks Pro 2013, and Payroll Integrated Accounting Software. Usage of this software is intended to augment course instruction while building the skills necessary for the profession of accounting.

The two-year program culminates with the Internship, on-the-job training, in an accounting-related position with an area employer. The Internship affords students the opportunity to delve into an accounting-related position and gain valuable, real-world experience prior to a job search. It also links together accounting theory and practice with the working world to offer the student a more comprehensive learning experience.

***Program requirements: Must pass all classes with the prefix ACC with a "C" or better for Graduation.

Students taking the A.A. Accounting Transfer option will also receive the Accounting Assistant Diploma with the suggested sequence of courses. Course selection may differ depending upon the transfer institution requirements.

***Program requirements: Must pass all classes with the prefix ACC with a "C" or better for Graduation.

Students taking the A.A. Accounting Transfer option will also receive the Accounting Assistant Diploma with the suggested sequence of courses. Course selection may differ depending upon the transfer institution requirements.

Gainful Employment Information

Effective July 1, 2011, the Department of Education requires schools with Gainful Employment programs to disclose certain information about them. Information below is based on the period July 1 2011 - June 30, 2012 (2011-2012 Award Year).

Program Name

Accounting Assistant

Program Length

30 weeks

Cost of Entire Program

Total Tuition & Fees Required

$4,672.00

Books & Supplies

$1,600.00

Total Annual Room & Board Charges for Living on Campus

$5,300.00

Additional Cost

$65.00

Debt at Program Completion

Median Federal Student Loan Debt

$

Median Private Loan Debt

$

Median Institutional Financial Plan Debt

$

Completion Rate

50%

Job Placement Rate

0%

Name & US Dept of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code for the occupations that the program prepares students to enter.

13-2011 Accountants and Auditors

Links to the Occupational Profiles on the US Dept of Labor's O*NET
Website or its successor site.